NOISE IN TRANS. MOUNT AREA REPLACE TRANSMISSION MOUNT

SUBJECT: NOISE FROM TRANSMISSION MOUNT AREA (REPLACE TRANSMISSION MOUNT)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1990 BROUGHAMS

Some 1990 Broughams may exhibit a noise when driving over road dips or potholes. The noise may be caused by the U-joint contacting the transmission support cross member. If the U-joint contacts the support, there may be a witness mark on the cross member. To repair this condition use the following procedure:

1. Verify that the U-joint has contacted the transmission cross member.

2. Replace transmission mount with P/N 22111684. The mounting stud must be installed with the offset toward the front of car. Refer to Figure 1.

3. Shim the transmission mount with the appropriate number of shims, P/N 1254001, until a 2 degree U-joint angle (front and rear) is achieved. Refer to Cadillac Service Information Manual, Section 4A, for proper procedure. If more than two shims are required, also replace both mounting bolts with a longer bolt, P/N #376359.

4. Torque the transmission mounting bolts to 54 N-m (40 ft. lbs.).

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